Racist abuse hurled at grieving friends

AS THEY mourned the loss of their 15-year-old mate in a birthday party tragedy, a random man started yelling racist abuse at African teenagers, disturbing footage shows.

The images from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide yesterday were taken after the lifeless body of the Goodwood teen was spotted by beachgoers in calm waters underneath the jetty where he had been seen jumping off earlier in the afternoon. Despite efforts to save him, the teen, believed to be from the African nation of Burundi, died at the scene.

The footage was uploaded onto social media with the caption: "Black child just died and this fool wants to say s**t like this. SMH TOLERATE NO RACISM."

Police say they are aware of the incident. Picture: Facebook/Alain Aquade.

In the video, a passer-by is pointing at about 15 youths of African appearance and yelling: